Meet the Staff

Craig Jennings

Executive Director

Craig W. Jennings serves as Executive Director of Presbyterian Homes of Louisville. Craig has had considerable and varied experience leadership in the long term care industry. Prior to his arrival at PHL, Craig has worked in both the for profit and not for profit facilities, at the State level, and most recently, operated a home health care agency. His original entry into health care was as an LPN. Though he has a Bachelors in Business Administration, on occasion even now, he continues to work as a nurse with individuals who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction.

The decision to return to long term care for Craig was “really a matter of waiting for the right opportunity.” He states that the most exciting aspect of being part of the Presbyterian Homes community is the opportunity “to be a part of a well respected organization that is truly dedicated to its mission. That dedication was obvious to me from my first introduction.”

Born and raised in Louisville, Craig has lived here all his life. He has three children with whom he enjoys spending as much time as possible. He also shares his life with a woman he describes as “ amazing”, who also happens to work in the long term care environment as a Nurse Practitioner. An avid reader, Craig is also a devoted student of world religions. He enjoys running and bike riding. When he does slow down, Craig enjoys eating and spending an evening with great food and friends, and has a great appreciation for the culinary culture that has developed in Louisville.

Stephanie Benjamin

Director of Nursing

Presbyterian Homes of Louisville

As Stephanie has joined the Presbyterian Homes of Louisville family as Director of Nursing, she brings with her seventeen years of nursing experience in long-term care. Born and raised in Louisville, Stephanie has worked as a charge nurse, an MDS Coordinator, a Director of Clinical Education and as a Director of Nursing. She is passionate about care of the geriatric population and believes “they deserve the best care possible”. Stephanie values being part this community to ensure that our residents receive the best care possible. As she continues to learn and grow professionally, Stephanie is currently working on a degree in Healthcare Administration with a focus on long-term care.

When not nursing, Stephanie is an avid sports fan. She particularly enjoys major league baseball, NFL and college basketball. She and her husband have three children and two Chihuahuas.

Rev. Judy Hockenberry

Executive Chaplain

Presbyterian Homes of Louisville

Rev. Judy Hockenberry has served as an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church, USA, for twenty-two years. She joined the staff of Presbyterian Homes of Louisville in 2007 as Executive Chaplain. Prior to entering the ministry, she worked as a social worker and in the insurance industry. Though she has worked as a parish pastor and in the denominational offices, Judy claims that her work at Presbyterian Homes to be the most joy-filled work that she has done in all her years of ministry. “I enjoy leading worship and Bible studies. I feel privileged and humbled when I am called to the bedside of a dying resident and have an opportunity to pray with that resident and their family. My favorite part of this job is listening to the stories of the lives of these amazing people. The grace of God is evident in every lined face that I meet.”

Judy understands her role within the PHSK household to be one of “torch-bearer” of our mission statement. With God’s help, she works with both residents and staff, providing compassionate care and superior service in whatever way will best meet the need that come to her door or meets her in the hallway or resident rooms of this amazing community. She and her husband, Ken, are parents of three children.